Former Devils coach Larry Robinson was named director of player development for the San Jose Sharks while retaining his position as associate coach.

The announcement was made Friday by Sharks general manager Doug Wilson.

"Larry is one of the most respected minds in hockey and we are thrilled to continue having him involved with our organization," said Wilson.

Robinson has served as associate coach with San Jose for the last two seasons. In his expanded role, he will continue to assist on head coach Todd McLellan's coaching staff, as well as aid in the development of Sharks players and prospects.

The Hall of Fame defenseman served as head coach for the Los Angeles Kings from 1995-99 and for the Devils from 1999-2002, and in 2005-06, including leading New Jersey to a Stanley Cup in 2000 and to the Stanley Cup Final in 2001.

Robinson has also had stints as an assistant coach with the Devils, including their 1995 and 2003 Stanley Cup championship seasons and in 2012 when the team advanced to the Stanley Cup Final against the Kings, falling in six games.

As a player, Robinson won six Stanley Cups as a player with the Montreal Canadiens in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1986 and holds the NHL record for playing 20 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, 17 of them with the Canadiens. His name appears on the Stanley Cup nine times as a player, head coach and assistant coach.